Start your Australian stamp collecting career

If you are keen to start Australian stamp collecting, you will simply have to follow a couple of steps in order to get your collection up and running.

The first thing you should do is go to your local post office and purchase a beginner’s stamp collection kit. While you are there you may want to think about buying some brand new stamps to kick off your collection.

Next, you should start removing stamps from any envelopes you can find lying around your house. Keep in mind that in some instances it is more worthwhile to leave the stamp on the envelope (and store the whole envelope), because the unique postmark date will make it more valuable.

Start asking around for old stamps from friends and family. They may have old envelopes that they have saved, which could also turn out to be valuable.

By now you should have a few stamps under your belt. Your next step, if you are enjoying the collection process, is to start to look around for stamps to buy. If there is a nearby stamp dealer, drop into the shop for a chat. The dealer may be able to recommend you focus your collection in a particular direction, and will be able to give you plenty of tips.

Finally, don’t forget trading with other collectors. This can be one of the most fun things to do, as you will both grow your collection and make new friends.